Quotemeal for Tuesday, January 5, 1960

"The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."

— David Edwards

More Quotemeal

"Christians have to look more redeemed, if the world is to believe in our Redeemer."

— Gary French —

"The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything."

— Edward John Phelps —

"The loving service which God sends His people into the world to render includes both evangelism and social action, for each is in itself an authentic expression..."

— John R. W. Stott —

"When we get our spiritual house in order, we'll be dead. This goes on. You arrive at enough certainty to be able to make your way, but it is making it in..."

— Flannery O'Connor —